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Rage Against the Veil: The Courageous Life and Death of an Islamic Dissident

by Parvin Darabi

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Publisher Comments:

A mother and son recall a childhood of limited resources, tensions, and religiously advocated child abuse during the politically tempestuous '50s and '60s in Iran. Photos.

Book News Annotation:

The surviving sister and nephew of Iranian feminist and physician Dr. Homa Darabi recount the story of her life, her struggle to challenge state-sponsored violence against women and children, and her ultimate self-immolation in a crowded square in Tehran in 1994.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781573926829
Author:
Darabi, Parvin
Author:
Thomson, Romin P.
Publisher:
Prometheus Books
Location:
Amherst, N.Y. :
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Islam
Subject:
Anthropology - Cultural
Subject:
Customs & Traditions
Subject:
Women's rights
Subject:
Dissenters, religious
Subject:
Women -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Iran.
Subject:
Islam - General
Subject:
Women's rights -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
Subject:
Women's rights -- Iran.
Publication Date:
March 1999
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
310
Dimensions:
9.33x6.30x1.45 in. 1.21 lbs.
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